PhD Educational Communications and Technology at New York University

Programme overview

The Educational Communication and Technology (ECT) program awards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). This PhD program focuses on conducting qualitative and quantitative empirical research and evaluation of the effectiveness and learning outcomes of such resources and environments. Students will become prepared to be world-class scholars to theorize and study the relationship between design, media, technology, and learning across a variety of paradigms and research methodologies.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 54 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The PhD requires the completion of 36-54 credits. The 54-credit curriculum is designed for students who do not have a master's degree in a related field of study prior to matriculation. Students entering the PhD program with a field-appropriate master’s degree may receive advanced standing for up to 15 credits in Instructional Design and 3 credits in Research courses and complete the program in 36 credits. Sample required courses: Foundations of Cognitive Science; Foundations of the Learning Sciences; Advanced Seminar in Research and Practice in Educational Technology.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 54 credits

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